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A raw Marcus Smith and England's selection dilemmas for South Africa | The Rugby Bunker
2026/06/26 | 31 mins.
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Marcus Smith's comments earlier this week about his England career to date, having won his 50th cap in Paris in the Six Nations, before getting into some of England's biggest selection concerns ahead of facing South Africa next week.

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Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

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PREM final reaction with Northampton and Exeter fighting for the title | The Rugby Bunker
2026/06/20 | 13 mins.
Ben Coles (The Observer) recaps a cagey, physical PREM final between Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.

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Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

#rugby #rugbynews #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #premrugby #northamptonsaints #exeterchiefs
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Who wins the PREM final - Northampton or Exeter? | The Rugby Bunker
2026/06/18 | 46 mins.
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) break down the strengths of Northampton and Exeter heading into the PREM final this weekend, while also discussing the latest news from England on Maro Itoje, the Six Nations and Benhard Janse van Rensburg, and Charlie's stint with Lewis Moody's charity cycle ride.

Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

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Two wild PREM semi-finals and the latest on England's injuries | The Rugby Bunker
2026/06/13 | 22 mins.
Ben Coles (The Observer) recaps a busy week featuring insights from England's training camp and reaction from each of the two PREM semi-finals in Northampton and Bath.

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Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
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Andy Farrell stays put - what it means for Ireland, England and Saracens
2026/06/05 | 16 mins.
In a bonus episode after Friday's announcement, Ben Coles (The Observer) breaks down the implications of Andy Farrell's contract extension until 2031 for Ireland, but also England and Saracens.

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Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
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The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.

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